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Comunità Energetica "Monte Pizzocco"

Project description

The Monte Pizzocco Renewable Energy Community is a citizen-led initiative in small mountain municipalities in north-east of Italy aimed at accelerating the local energy transition while supporting municipal social spending. The project promotes renewable energy deployment, community participation and the reinvestment of financial benefits into social initiatives for the municipalities who joined the EC.

  1. Challenges addressed

    It addresses challenges typical of mountain areas, including limited financial resources, high social expenditure needs and the complexity of managing energy initiatives in small municipalities. Its model is highly replicable across similar rural and mountainous regions.

  1. Technology

    The initiative combines solar energy for both private and public projects.

  1. Support received under CEAH

    With CEAH support, the initiative is working to professionalise its governance and expand its membership base, while developing engagement strategies to strengthen community involvement. 

    1. Stakeholder Mapping and Needs Analysis 
    Identifies, analyses, and prioritises key stakeholders to better understand their needs, motivations, and barriers to participation, supporting more targeted and inclusive engagement. Key deliverables include: 

    • A Stakeholder Mapping and Needs Analysis Report, identifying stakeholder groups, analysing needs and barriers, and defining priority target groups 

    2. Communication and Stakeholder Engagement Strategy 
    Develops a practical communication and engagement approach, supported by simple materials and tested through a participatory event. Key deliverables include: 

    • A Communication and Dissemination Plan, defining objectives, target groups, key messages, and engagement formats 
    • A Communication Materials Toolkit, including basic presentation and outreach materials 

    3. Governance Structure and Strategic Vision 
    Strengthens internal organisation by defining roles, improving coordination, and developing a shared vision for growth and sustainability. Key deliverables include: 

    • A Governance Structure and Strategic Vision Document, outlining roles, coordination mechanisms, recommendations, and a 2–3 year development vision 

    More information on the initiative can be found here on their website: Comunità Energetica Rinnovabile “C.E.R. M. Pizzocco” – Comune di San Gregorio nelle Alpi